It is not enough to show that slaves can render important assistance, by labor, by information, or by arms, and that there is no reasonable objection to calling upon them, with other loyalists, in support of the Union.
Sumner argues that it is insufficient to merely acknowledge the potential contributions of slaves to the Union effort.
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Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.
Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.
His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.
Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
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